SATURDAY WALK IN THE PARK. This monthly program,
usually held on second Sundays, is aimed at bringing together the members of
the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to share in the park’s beautiful
trails. For May only, we changed our walk to the second Saturday so as
not to conflict with Mother’s Day. Led by Cheryl Gansecki, this month’s
four-mile hike will explore Kilauea Iki Crater, beginning and ending at the
Kilauea Iki Overlook parking area. The walk is free to Friends members
(though non-members are welcome to join the non-profit Friends group in order
to attend). Park entrance fees apply. To register, contact the Friends at (808)
985-7373 or admin@fhvnp.org. For more
info, visit www.fhvnp.org.

Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

VOLUNTEER FOREST RESTORATION PROJECT. May 19is
National Kids to Parks Day, so this month’s project will be kid- and
family-friendly. We need the community’s help toplant native seedling
trees and remove invasive ginger. We'll be working in the Kilauea summit
area of the park, not far from the Kilauea Visitor Center. We hope kids
of all ages come out and bring their families to learn more about the park's
native forest restoration efforts. Volunteers can be any age, and
children must be supervised by a parent or guardian. Work takes place
within 1/4 mile of the parking area, with access on a fairly easy trail.
Our goal is a crew of 24 people, and pre-registration is required. To register,
contact the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park at (808) 985-7373 or forest@fhvnp.org. For more
info, visit www.fhvnp.org.

HAWAI‘I
VOLCANO INSTITUTE PROGRAMS *

SNEAK PREVIEW! Sunday, June 3, 2012 from 10:00
a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

KONA TRAIL SNEAK PREVIEW AT KAHUKU.Help us celebrate
National Trails Day®! Join park ranger John
Stallman for a guided interpretive walk along a new loop trail at Kahuku.
This four-mile roundtrip trek through the scenic highland pastures offers
participants a sneak preview of the Kona Trail, which is not yet open to the
general public. Excellent bird-watching opportunities abound, plus learn
about the natural and cultural heritage of this special place. Cost
per person is $50 for Friends members and $70 for non-members. Students
(K-12 and college with valid student ID) are half-price. Non-members are
welcome to join the non-profit Friends group in order to get the member
discount. To register, contact the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National
Park at (808) 985-7373 or visit www.fhvnp.org.

Private tours are
perfect for families, reunions, school and senior groups, friends traveling
together, adventure-seekers, and more. We can
arrange anything from a two-hour tour to a multi-day program with meals and
lodging, or anything in between.

Tours are led by expert
instructors and naturalist guides who combine scientific understanding with
detailed personal knowledge of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Informal
teaching techniques and participant-guided learning make these personalized
adventures not just educational but also fun.

*Institute
programs are funded in part by the County of Hawai‘i
Department of Research and Development and the Hawai‘i Tourism
Authority. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective
communication or reasonable modification of policies and procedures to
participate in Institute programs should contact the Friends of Hawai‘i
Volcanoes National Park at institute@fhvnp.org or (808) 985-7373 at
least five days before the program.